A Local’s Guide to Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here. What does that mean? It means guys will be scrambling around the day before trying to make arrangements for a nice dinner and purchase a bouquet of flowers to show just how much they “care.” Single guys and ladies will be having nights out or staying home to eat their feelings away with pizza and ice cream (which doesn’t sound that bad). But, if you’re clueless on what to do on Valentine’s Day, we got your back. Here’s our list of things to do to help you seal the deal on V Day. Enjoy.

Carson Kitchen in the heart of DTLV features a Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menu from 5 to 10 p.m. First course: Devil’s eggs and shrimp appetizers. Second course: Tempura green beans and their classic veal meatballs. The third course will be persimmon & pear salad. For the main course, diners may choose the cocoa-espresso New York strip steak or the Steelhead Trout with a side of the Rainbow Cauliflower. For dessert, the Glazed Donut Bread Pudding and each person will enjoy one complimentary glass of champagne. $99 per person plus tax and gratuity. 124 South 6th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 473-9523 www.carsonkitchen.com

Hearthstone

The new kid on the block in the heart of Summerlin has been gaining a serious following since opening just a few months ago and for good reason, the place rocks. They’re throwing an awesome V Day dinner with Fifty Shades of Grey wine pairing of both white and red. The prix fixe menu includes your choice of appetizer from their Meatballs with braised short rib and goat cheese or the Truffle Pizzetta with truffle gouda, Leeks, and truffle cream. The second course is a Valentine’s Salad with wild arugula, red wine poached apples, and truffle ricotta toast. The entree is Chateau Briand for two. It’s sliced and served with lobster polenta and Hearth roasted vegetables. Dessert is their Molten Peanut Butter Cake with dark chocolate pudding and crisp strawberries. 5pm-11pm $65 per person not including tax and gratuity. 11011 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89135 (702) 797-7344 www.hearthstonelv.com

Commonwealth

If you’re looking for something unusual to do on Valentine’s Day during the day and night, Commonwealth will team up with Cupid’s Undie Run, welcoming the mile-long race to Las Vegas for the first time on Feb. 14. The run begins at noon and the bar will serve as the starting and finishing point, hosting more than 400 underwear-clad runners. If running in your undies isn’t your thing, then check out their secret speak-easy, The Laundry Room during the night. Enjoy crafted classic cocktails made entirely by hand in a seclusive and romantic setting. Make sure to make reservations because spots and times are limited and will go fast. 525 E. Fremont St., Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 445-6400 www.commonwealthlv.com